Koronis Pharmaceuticals

Koronis Pharmaceuticals

The Challenge

Obtain federal money to advance groundbreaking research on a therapy to treat and potentially cure HIV/AIDS

The Strategy

Identified the Department of Health and Human Services Qualifying Therapeutic Discovery Project program

Developed and wrote a compelling narrative for the HHS application

Created strategic and easily understood informational materials

Secured meetings with members of Congress, administration officials and issue advocates

Obtained numerous letters of support

The Success

HHS awarded Koronis Pharmaceuticals’ scientific research effort the maximum amount available under the program